A cumpărat o statuetă cu doar o liră, de la un târg de vechituri. A aflat ulterior că valorează aproape 12.000 de euro

A centuries-old jade dog statue, bought for one pound at a UK car boot sale, may fetch up to €12,000 at auction. The 8.5 cm tall piece, believed to date from the late 14th to early 15th century, represents a significant example of Chinese jade. Discovered in a box, the statue's value was underestimated by its previous owner, who suspected it was jade. Auctioneer Charles Hanson highlights its historical importance, linking it to the Ming dynasty. Jade has long been revered in Chinese culture for its mystical properties, and despite some scratches, the statue remains highly sought after by collectors.